Excel Key Terms Number 1
AutoComplete
A feature used to complete an entry based on previous entries made in the column containing the active cell.
natural series
A formatted series of text or numbers
Label
A label is any cell entry other than a numeric value or a formula. A text entry in a cell is called a label. A range of values will often have a label to identify it.
Copy pointer
A tool that allows users to drag a cell or range of cells to a new location
Auto Fill
An Excel feature that generates and extends values into adjacent cells based on the values of selected cells.
Formula bar
As you enter data in a cell, it simultaneously appears in the formula bar, which is located above the worksheet.
Range
Distance between highest and lowest scores in a set of data.
Selecting text
Highlighting text that is to be changed.
Paste
Inserts cut or copied data at the location of the cursor.
Fill handle
The small black square in the lower right corner of a selected cell
Copy
Transcribe
Cut
When you cut text from a document to either delete it or move it.
Keywords
Words or phrases that further describe the database
move pointer
a tool that allows users to drag a cell or range of cells to a new location, replacing any existing data in the destination cells
Flash Fill
enables you to enter data in one or two cells to set an example, and Excel completes the data entry for you
Workbook properties
individual elements of information about workbook files that helps users search for and identify particular workbook files. Workbook properties can provide information such as who created a file, when a file was created or last modified, and whether or not a file has been reviewed and approved
Office Clipboard
stores the last 24 cut or copied items